My News – Java Horizon

Guillaume takes a call from a client during Sunday lunch – AI-generated illustration made with ChatGPT

September 28, 2026

Week 6: The Last Registrants

Having completely stopped my communication campaign because I was already happy with the number of pre-registrants, I absolutely didn't expect to welcome new passengers on board. And yet, five more people joined the list over the past seven days. There are now 27 of us. It's a total success.

Guillaume thinking in his living room, scratching his head – AI-generated illustration made with Chat GPT

September 21, 2026

Week 5: Glass Ceiling

After the frenzy of the first two weeks, the pace of pre-registrations has clearly slowed. Twenty-two people have now expressed interest in our group trips next summer, and I imagine that number won't move much more. Still, we're giving ourselves until early October before closing registrations and moving on to the next stage of the project.

Students arriving in Guillaume's living room

September 14, 2026

Week 4: A Big Hit with Students

Day by day, Java Horizon is becoming more and more real. We've now passed 20 pre-registrations, and that number fills me with joy. We had a real hit with students at a Paris school for the visually impaired, where my organized-trip proposal went down brilliantly and sparked genuine enthusiasm.

Guillaume talking on his phone – AI-generated illustration made with ChatGPT

September 7, 2026

Week 3: My First Clients

This is it, Java Horizon is real now. After two years of preparation and thousands of dreams running through my head over that long stretch, the project is well and truly on track. The first clients are here. My promotional campaign kicked off six days ago and we're already at 15 pre-registrations. Not bad, right?

Guillaume recording himself on his phone – AI-generated illustration made with ChatGPT

August 31, 2026

Week 2: the promotional video is in the can

The moment of truth is approaching. Tomorrow, I'll finally introduce Java Horizon to the wider public and see whether it has what it takes to make people dream. Everything is ready, in any case. We have a great website and a quality promotional video.

Guillaume writing on his computer – AI-generated illustration made with ChatGPT

August 24, 2026

Week 1: the website is complete

The adventure begins, the dream is possible. Two years this project has been in my head, and now it's real. People from all over the world can now browse it, share it and join in. The website is complete. So proud of what Nenden and I have built.

August 21, 2026

Why Go to Flores – The Island of Dragons

There are few opportunities in life to see dragons in the flesh. Going to Flores to observe the Komodo dragons is a unique opportunity.

Boat on the island of Lombok – Jorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

August 19, 2026

Why Go to Lombok – The Island of Snorkeling

Not far from Bali and easily reached by boat, you can go to Lombok for an easy, hassle-free snorkeling trip.

Pura Tanah Lot, a temple on the sea – Photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas

August 18, 2026

Why Go to Bali – The Island of Temples

You can go to Bali to party on the beach or wander through the rice terraces, but visiting its Hindu temples remains the island's signature activity.

View of Mount Merapi near the city of Yogyakarta – Rosalia.silaban, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

August 17, 2026

Why Go to Java – The Island of Volcanoes

If you feel like climbing volcanoes for the first time, you should go to Java, since the island's peaks are easy to approach.